Raipur: The Rajiv Gandhi Kisan Nyay Yojana (RGKNRY) is a state government scheme in Chhattisgarh that aims to provide financial assistance to farmers. The scheme was launched in 2020 with a budgetary outlay of Rs. 5700 crore.
Addressing a press conference, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel said “Lathis are being showered on farmers in the BJP government. Now we have seen in Haryana also. We stand with the farmers. In Chhattisgarh, we have taken land from industrialists and returned it to farmers. The identity of a happy and prosperous farmer Nava Chhattisgarh”.
According to the Directorate Agriculture, Chhattisgarh, there are 37.46 lakh farm families in the state and about 80% farmers fall under the Small and marginal category. Under the RGKNRY, farmers are eligible to receive an input subsidy of Rs. 10,000 per hectare for the cultivation of paddy, maize, and sugarcane. The subsidy is paid in four installments, one each at the start of the rabi, kharif, summer, and zaid seasons.
The RGKNRY is a major initiative by the Chhattisgarh government to support farmers and boost agricultural production. The scheme has been well-received by farmers, who have welcomed the financial assistance.
The RGKNRY has had a positive impact on agricultural production in Chhattisgarh. In the 2020-21 season, the state’s production of paddy, maize, and sugarcane increased by 10%, 12%, and 15%, respectively.
The RGKNRY has also helped to improve the financial condition of farmers. In a survey conducted by the Chhattisgarh government, 80% of farmers said that the scheme had helped them to increase their income.
The RGKNRY is a successful example of a government scheme that has helped to improve the lives of farmers. The scheme has provided financial assistance to farmers, boosted agricultural production, and improved the financial condition of farmers.
The scheme provides financial assistance to farmers, which can help them to meet the cost of cultivation. It boosts agricultural production, which can help to increase farmers’ income. It improves the financial condition of farmers, which can help to reduce poverty. It provides a safety net for farmers in case of crop failure.
The RGKNRY is a well-designed and implemented scheme that has had a positive impact on farmers in Chhattisgarh. The scheme is a model for other states to emulate.